Highway Supervisor
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Structures Supervisor / Site Engineer
Location:
Gloucester
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance
Contract Value:
Circa £2m per annum
Working Pattern: 60-70% office based
An established infrastructure services provider is seeking a Civil Engineer or early-career professional looking to step into a Structures Supervisor/Engineer role within a long-term highways and infrastructure contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to move from design and theory into hands-on project delivery, working across the full lifecycle of structures and maintenance schemes for a major local authority client.
The Role
You will support and supervise structures and maintenance works from design through to on-site construction, playing a key role in planning, safety, stakeholder liaison, and commercial control. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and Gloucestershire County Council, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
Organise and manage construction and maintenance works from design through to delivery
Develop and implement project plans aligned with client and regulatory requirements
Champion health, safety and environmental standards across all sites
Carry out inspections, risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards
Act as a key point of contact with Gloucestershire County Council
Coordinate with designers, contractors and suppliers to meet programme requirements
Manage material orders and ensure timely delivery to site
Accurately record costs and claim value for completed works under the maintenance term contract
Out of Hours & Winter Service
Participation in winter service supervision and out-of-hours standby rota
Rota basis
Weekly standby payment
Person Specification
Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
Strong understanding of construction and maintenance processes
High attention to detail with a strong commitment to health and safety
Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders
Proactive and organised, with the ability to coordinate multiple work streams
A graduate or early-career engineer keen to progress into a supervisory role and gain hands-on project management experience
What's on Offer
Clear development pathway into project and contract management
Exposure to live infrastructure works and local authority clients
Competitive salary, car allowance, and structured out-of-hours payments
Long-term, stable contract environment
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NOTE:
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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